A short animation that introduces the UK Parliament, looking at its history and how it works today. This is an ideal teaching resource for secondary students studying citizenship or Government & Politics View the whole film or skip to chapters: 1:08 Parliament Structure: the function and make-up of the three parts of Parliament. 2:46 Holding Government to Account: how Parliament checks and challenges the work of Government. 3:51 Making Laws: follow the making of a law from proposal to becoming an Act of Parliament. 5:10 Elections and Voting: the different types of election and a look in detail at the general election. 6:35 Your Voice: how to have a voice in Parliament, from voting to petitioning and campaigning. Follow @UKParlEducation on Twitter for more resources and information. https://twitter.com/UKParlEducation
A guide to the US political system aimed at A Level students, explaining how elections work in the USA. For more educational teaching resources visit UK Parliament's education website http://www.parliament.uk/education Follow @UKParlEducation on Twitter for more resources and information. https:/
How does the House of Lords work and how is it different to the House of Commons? This short film provides straight forward guidance on the purpose and responsibilities of the House of Lords. Use this video alongside the supporting teacher's pack which is available to download on the Parliament we
